So my wife's brand new G was in the stroller today on a walk with the baby and when the stroller got closed up it fell out onto concrete from like 1-2 feet max. Go figure, the screen now has a giant crack diagonally across it and most of the screen no longer functions, and whats worse is it's the bottom part, making it un-usable. Arrgghhhh. Anyway, she literally just got it and hadn't gotten around to getting a case. We can still get the insurance but the deductible is $200 that we do not even come close to having.
My question is, does anyone have any suggestions? Anyone have any experience replacing the screen on this thing? I saw a tear down guide to open it up, but no idea on what to do with the screen. Anyone know of someone that replaces a screen and how much that would cost? Anyone have any other advice or a suggestion on what we can do to minimize cost as much as possible? I finally got her to switch from iphone land once hers broke, so im determined to try and make android work if at all possible.
Thanks in advance all, i appreciate any help or adivice.
Good luck, man. I'm not aware of any reasonably priced screens and digitizers. You'd have to replace them both because A) they're glued together and B) they're both broken. Hopefully a good ebay seller has popped up since the last time someone tried to replace their screen. If you live in or near a big enough city you can probably find a cellphone shop that can fix it for less than the insurance deductible, if they can get the parts.
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Something Creative said:
So my wife's brand new G was in the stroller today on a walk with the baby and when the stroller got closed up it fell out onto concrete from like 1-2 feet max. Go figure, the screen now has a giant crack diagonally across it and most of the screen no longer functions, and whats worse is it's the bottom part, making it un-usable. Arrgghhhh. Anyway, she literally just got it and hadn't gotten around to getting a case. We can still get the insurance but the deductible is $200 that we do not even come close to having.
My question is, does anyone have any suggestions? Anyone have any experience replacing the screen on this thing? I saw a tear down guide to open it up, but no idea on what to do with the screen. Anyone know of someone that replaces a screen and how much that would cost? Anyone have any other advice or a suggestion on what we can do to minimize cost as much as possible? I finally got her to switch from iphone land once hers broke, so im determined to try and make android work if at all possible.
Thanks in advance all, i appreciate any help or adivice.
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Try calling these guys. Maybe one in your area if you look at cities at bottom of page
http://www.ubreakifix.com/lg-repair/lg-optimus-g-repair
Thanks for the responses guys. Looks like it would be around 165-180 to get the stupid thing fixed and 200 to get a new one. Thinking of getting a new one for the 200 and selling it as i think i could get 300-350 for it, then using the difference to get something else. ****ty, but that's life. Thanks again for taking the time to respond and offer suggestions.
Something Creative said:
So my wife's brand new G was in the stroller today on a walk with the baby and when the stroller got closed up it fell out onto concrete from like 1-2 feet max. Go figure, the screen now has a giant crack diagonally across it and most of the screen no longer functions, and whats worse is it's the bottom part, making it un-usable. Arrgghhhh. Anyway, she literally just got it and hadn't gotten around to getting a case. We can still get the insurance but the deductible is $200 that we do not even come close to having.
My question is, does anyone have any suggestions? Anyone have any experience replacing the screen on this thing? I saw a tear down guide to open it up, but no idea on what to do with the screen. Anyone know of someone that replaces a screen and how much that would cost? Anyone have any other advice or a suggestion on what we can do to minimize cost as much as possible? I finally got her to switch from iphone land once hers broke, so im determined to try and make android work if at all possible.
Thanks in advance all, i appreciate any help or adivice.
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I'd look into a square trade warranty, that's what I have and the same thing happened to mine. Its $99 for the insurance and the deductible is only $25. They'll either send you a new phone or pay for repair. They sent me a brand new one from amazon and I got 2 days after filing the claim.
Also when you make an insurance claim through AT&T they want the broken phone back
I checked out Square Trade this morning and it looks like the deductible is now 100 and you either have to do a two year deal at 7 per month or 125 for the two years, so it would end up being more expensive than just dealing with the ATT option, not factoring in the warranty over the two years.
@gunnyman- Wouldn't every warranty option make you give them the broken phone? Seems like if not, you would be able to just file fake claims as often as they permit them and repeatedly sell a new product for a gain.
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I checked out Square Trade this morning and it looks like the deductible is now 100 and you either have to do a two year deal at 7 per month or 125 for the two years, so it would end up being more expensive than just dealing with the ATT option, not factoring in the warranty over the two years.
@gunnyman- Wouldn't every warranty option make you give them the broken phone? Seems like if not, you would be able to just file fake claims as often as they permit them and repeatedly sell a new product for a gain.
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Yes of course I was half asleep when I read what you wrote about selling a phone. I read it as selling the broken one.
I got a screen off ebay for 86.77 with free shipping, I was gonna put a link but I dont have enough posts here on xda but if you copy and paste the following in ebay it should be the first listing you see:
New ASSEMBLY LCD Display Screen+Touch Screen Digitizer For LG Optimus G E970
It did take a couple of weeks to get to me being it's from china. I must say that I was pleasantly suprised with the quality of the screen :laugh: (at least the one I got) with the added bonus of it not having the lg logo. The guy that did the teardown post said it looked hard to take of the screen but it's actually not, just pop off the two ribbon connectors (one is for the digitizer, the other is for the LCD) then you just have to do some prying on the screen since its glued on, and once you get it off you pull the two connector through this slot that they have to pass through. Once you get it out you'll see how easy it is to put the new one on. And instead of glue I just used two sided tape around the edges of the screen. Been using it for two weeks with no problems. Hope this helps.
*EDIT* Forgot a step, you should heat up the broken screen with a blow dryer or heat gun to soften the glue before prying it off, It shouldn't be so hot that it's hard to handle though.
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I checked out Square Trade this morning and it looks like the deductible is now 100 and you either have to do a two year deal at 7 per month or 125 for the two years, so it would end up being more expensive than just dealing with the ATT option, not factoring in the warranty over the two years.
@gunnyman- Wouldn't every warranty option make you give them the broken phone? Seems like if not, you would be able to just file fake claims as often as they permit them and repeatedly sell a new product for a gain.
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Damn, that sucks. Glad i got it when i did then. Sorry about your wifes OG though, hope everything works out.
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I checked out Square Trade this morning and it looks like the deductible is now 100 and you either have to do a two year deal at 7 per month or 125 for the two years, so it would end up being more expensive than just dealing with the ATT option, not factoring in the warranty over the two years.
@gunnyman- Wouldn't every warranty option make you give them the broken phone? Seems like if not, you would be able to just file fake claims as often as they permit them and repeatedly sell a new product for a gain.
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Got a random code off google and it was $95 for 2 years with a $99 deductible ($194 total for 1 claim over 2 years).
Better than att $7/mo plus $199 per claim ($369 total for 1 claim over 2 years)
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Short story: Best Buy no longer allows "3 lemons = new phone". One of the best benefits of their insurance plan is gone...
Long story:
About 2 months ago. My girlfriend decided she wanted her latest Evo 4G (already a refurb from Best Buy.) turned in for another because of the screen separation issue that started to creep up slowly. We took it in under our Black Tie Insurance plan which, at that point, we loved. showed them the issue, got it shipped off. Few days later, got one in return. As soon as I saw the phone, I could tell this one was having the same issue I just returned the other phone for. I instantly told them that this one was going to do the same thing and wanted it returned, before even activating it. They said OK, shipped back again. (2 times now.) few days later, the other comes in. I check the screen...and **** you not, screen was doing the exact same thing. I had written down the previous serial just to make sure they weren't 'effing with me. nope, they didn't match. So, I show them, they are wishy washy about it but take it back and left huge notes in capital letters "SCREEN COMING UP, DO NOT SEND ONE LIKE THIS". So, we wait again. (3 phone.) Few days later, get the call. Go in, look at phone... and as SOON as she opens the box, without even taking off the protective film I could tell it was screwed up. Not only was the bottom left hand corner coming up, like all the others. The whole bottom half of the phone was coming off. I verbally digressed "Are you ****ting me?" showed them the phone and they instantly go "Oh wow." it was that bad. I ask about the new phone policy and how I've had to ship these out 3 times, this being the forth. They state "We don't get new evo's anymore" I go "That's fine, a phone of equal value will work. She says she wouldn't mind a Design 4G, looking over specs, I personally feel it comes out as less than equal value, but she's fine with it. They state they don't have the policy anymore and it was removed at the beginning of the year. I, rather upset, state I've been dealing with this crap since November and just because I missed 3 crappy refurbs before their cut off shouldn't mean I have to suffer. Her suggestion? try Sprint. yeah. it's past 1 year, so that's a laughable suggestion... also, given that I'm paying you for insurance!. I asked to speak to the manager who suggested the same thing!. try sprint or keeping spinning the roulette wheel for a decent refurb. My only real option was the roulette wheel. This time, the Manager left notes, put a ticker on the glass of the phone with a huge ARROW pointing to the bottom of the phone that read "DO NOT SEND ANOTHER LIKE THIS EVER." Then, on the paperwork, stated my many attempts, how disappointed he was and how this next one better be checked multiple times before being shipped.
So, we picked up her phone tonight... all "seems" OK so far, guess I get to wait and see if the screen starts coming up or not.
I love how they just want to have a green light to do a sloppy job and not get hit with the consequence of it.
I personally will never again buy their insurance, after one of my old phones ended spending 3 trips and 5 months in their repair center ...
BB: good to buy, not support.....
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megabiteg said:
I love how they just want to have a green light to do a sloppy job and not get hit with the consequence of it.
I personally will never again buy their insurance, after one of my old phones ended spending 3 trips and 5 months in their repair center ...
BB: good to buy, not support.....
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They are not good for support on **** I refuse to get insurance or black tie for almost any of their stuff. Their policies are awful and apparently they don't notify you of change which should be illegal
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Well if they aren't going to give you a brand new phone, just keep sending the broken ones back and keep trying. Eventually they will realize it's costing them more in shipping costs than it would to just give you a new phone. Maybe try going to another Best Buy as well.
And I know exactly what you are talking about. I made a claim with Asurion in December, and it took 4 refurb evo's, that were all bad, and then they finally gave me a new 3D. The first two had screen separation, with one of them the glass was actually completely separated, like I could take my finger and lift the entire glass off the phone. The other two both had a broken vibrator out of the box, and both of them had two of the four touch button lights that weren't lighting up at all. I really can't believe they actually ship these phones out to people like this without a simple look-over to find issues like this.
Oh, how I love Sprint's TEP. My phones get fixed or replaced, no questions asked.
Does the HTC warranty start over with the "new" device you received? I mean it's a new to you device replaced under a repair, so I was just curious?
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Does the HTC warranty start over with the "new" device you received? I mean it's a new to you device replaced under a repair, so I was just curious?
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..... That's an Interesting thought.. I have no idea if that's the case or not.
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Does the HTC warranty start over with the "new" device you received? I mean it's a new to you device replaced under a repair, so I was just curious?
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Last year when Sprint finally gave me a new Evo after 5 bad refurbs, they told me the warranty would be 90 days OR the remainder of the 1 year from the original phone purchase date, whichever comes first.
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Last year when Sprint finally gave me a new Evo after 5 bad refurbs, they told me the warranty would be 90 days OR the remainder of the 1 year from the original phone purchase date, whichever comes first.
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That sounds like a pretty standard policy. I figured that might be the case.
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I know at sprint sometimes is a game of chance on refurbished units back on the EVO days I had to swap my 2month old phone out due to blue spots in the screen they wouldn't fix it. Lol pain dealing with refurbished units sometimes you get lucky other times it is a gamble .
Lol I would rather keep my original phone and just repair it my self lol.
lol, im glad this post is here because i actually have some clarification and this applies to me.
so i dropped my 3vo in water the other day for a split second, and it dried out just fine. this was about 2 weeks ago. i wasnt having issues at all until yesterday. apparently the digitizer is screwed so being an employee at best buy, i knew i had coverage and i bought the BTP out right so i had plenty of replacements. i took it in, and my buddy took a look at it and he confirmed the screen was wonky. but then he said it was rooted, and that they dont accept that. so of course i went outside and smahed the phones screen to bits to where both the inner and outer layer of the screen were shattered and you couldnt see the screen at all.
anyways, what i am getting at...
if the phone has water damage, or any type of replacement issues they pretty much rip the phone out and the only thing brand new you get back is the shell of the phone and they replace whatever is messed up.
but if the phone screen is completely shattered it is a instant replacement with a new phone, which is good because it "shouldnt" be a refurb. this is a new policy that is actually inside info.
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lol, im glad this post is here because i actually have some clarification and this applies to me.
so i dropped my 3vo in water the other day for a split second, and it dried out just fine. this was about 2 weeks ago. i wasnt having issues at all until yesterday. apparently the digitizer is screwed so being an employee at best buy, i knew i had coverage and i bought the BTP out right so i had plenty of replacements. i took it in, and my buddy took a look at it and he confirmed the screen was wonky. but then he said it was rooted, and that they dont accept that. so of course i went outside and smahed the phones screen to bits to where both the inner and outer layer of the screen were shattered and you couldnt see the screen at all.
anyways, what i am getting at...
if the phone has water damage, or any type of replacement issues they pretty much rip the phone out and the only thing brand new you get back is the shell of the phone and they replace whatever is messed up.
but if the phone screen is completely shattered it is a instant replacement with a new phone, which is good because it "shouldnt" be a refurb. this is a new policy that is actually inside info.
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*runs up flight of stairs to smash screen*
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Oh, how I love Sprint's TEP. My phones get fixed or replaced, no questions asked.
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Wait, can you tell me some about TEP's current policies? I chose bestbuy but I'm probably going to switch when I get my new phone. Last time I called about TEP was 3 years ago, so...
-Does TEP still charge $100 for broken phones?
-Does TEP give new or refurbished phones?
-If refurbished, is it at the store or does it take 20 years to arrive?
-With TEP, do they replace it no questions asked?
I knew bestbuy's prices were jacked up like **** but now the insurance... really...
Thanks
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PatrickHuey said:
lol, im glad this post is here because i actually have some clarification and this applies to me.
so i dropped my 3vo in water the other day for a split second, and it dried out just fine. this was about 2 weeks ago. i wasnt having issues at all until yesterday. apparently the digitizer is screwed so being an employee at best buy, i knew i had coverage and i bought the BTP out right so i had plenty of replacements. i took it in, and my buddy took a look at it and he confirmed the screen was wonky. but then he said it was rooted, and that they dont accept that. so of course i went outside and smahed the phones screen to bits to where both the inner and outer layer of the screen were shattered and you couldnt see the screen at all.
anyways, what i am getting at...
if the phone has water damage, or any type of replacement issues they pretty much rip the phone out and the only thing brand new you get back is the shell of the phone and they replace whatever is messed up.
but if the phone screen is completely shattered it is a instant replacement with a new phone, which is good because it "shouldnt" be a refurb. this is a new policy that is actually inside info.
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Thank you so much. I hate having to wait a month before they replace the phone.
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Wait, can you tell me some about TEP's current policies? I chose bestbuy but I'm probably going to switch when I get my new phone. Last time I called about TEP was 3 years ago, so...
-Does TEP still charge $100 for broken phones?
-Does TEP give new or refurbished phones?
-If refurbished, is it at the store or does it take 20 years to arrive?
-With TEP, do they replace it no questions asked?
I knew bestbuy's prices were jacked up like **** but now the insurance... really...
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As far as I know they only charge the fee if there is physical damage, water damage, or if it lost or stolen. If you take the phone to a corporate store with a repair center they will fix it for free and if it cannot be fixed then it is replaced with a refurbished phone. Personally I used to work for both companies and I think that TEP is much better than best buy's insurance policy.
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so my screen cracked almost 4 months ago. been using an old iPhone 3gs and i can't take it anymore! i want my data and MUCH better phone back in my pocket.
So i need to replace my screen and i want to know if someone can help me find what i need. also can i swap a different Galaxy S2 model screen onto it?
help a brotha out. direct links to what i'd need are appreciated
can someone verify that this will work for me? http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-Epic-Touch-4g-Touch-Galaxy-S-II-Screen-LCD-Digitizer-Assembly-/221060073154?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33783506c2#ht_500wt_949
mines black but w/e
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can someone verify that this will work for me? http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-Epic-Touch-4g-Touch-Galaxy-S-II-Screen-LCD-Digitizer-Assembly-/221060073154?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33783506c2#ht_500wt_949
mines black but w/e
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I believe that is a bigger screen that the i777.
You need to look for one with the I777 model identifier. Shouldn't be hard to find.
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I believe that is a bigger screen that the i777.
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Right.
Ok so it's about 180 bucks
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Ok so it's about 180 bucks
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Yep....that was around the price I saw.
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try this I used them to get a replacement speaker module
http://www.cellphone-repair-shop.com/
HTH
Try looking on your local Craigslist for an i777, there are always some cheap deals.
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Parts
www whole sale gadget parts dot com is a good place for parts, but the galaxy screen is EXPENSIVE!
The options I found
First post..lurker here. Thanks to everyone with all the awesome info.
Story for your amusement:
I did the same, early in my contract, no insurance... and looking at a 285 cancellation fee. So, borrowed the wife's old 3G for awhile. ..... I drove over it, yes drove over it. Pulverized I was barely able to recover the sim with needle nose pliers digging through the rubble that was once an iPhone. I was then down to a Samsung Eternity with a cracked screen (it took me a year and a half before I broke that one though)
Options:
Buy the Part: pay the 180-230 to replace/repair myself (saw the video, figured I'd screw up the PSA)
Repair: I got a quote for 285.
AT&T: add a line for 10 bucks (240 for the term of the contract plus whatever phone you buy, 100 est.) This would push me to 340-400 by the time you include taxes and other fees
Option Three: Called Samsung....150 bucks to repair. Just got the phone back and I updated to 4.0.3 They even replaced the front perimeter bezel that had a couple light dings. Took a week and a half, but they were very easy to deal with and helpful.
Now I need to find a case, but considering selling and getting a rugged phone for just call text and a tablet with a data plan.
I will never forgo insurance again. Brother-in-law only had two words for me: "LAND LINE"
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First post..lurker here. Thanks to everyone with all the awesome info.
Story for your amusement:
I did the same, early in my contract, no insurance... and looking at a 285 cancellation fee. So, borrowed the wife's old 3G for awhile. ..... I drove over it, yes drove over it. Pulverized I was barely able to recover the sim with needle nose pliers digging through the rubble that was once an iPhone. I was then down to a Samsung Eternity with a cracked screen (it took me a year and a half before I broke that one though)
Options:
Buy the Part: pay the 180-230 to replace/repair myself (saw the video, figured I'd screw up the PSA)
Repair: I got a quote for 285.
AT&T: add a line for 10 bucks (240 for the term of the contract plus whatever phone you buy, 100 est.) This would push me to 340-400 by the time you include taxes and other fees
Option Three: Called Samsung....150 bucks to repair. Just got the phone back and I updated to 4.0.3 They even replaced the front perimeter bezel that had a couple light dings. Took a week and a half, but they were very easy to deal with and helpful.
Now I need to find a case, but considering selling and getting a rugged phone for just call text and a tablet with a data plan.
I will never forgo insurance again. Brother-in-law only had two words for me: "LAND LINE"
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LOL... Your brother in law might be right.
That's not a bad price from Samsung. Nice touch for repairing the bezel too.
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called Samsung and just sent it in. we'll see what happens. if they try to charge me i'm going to fight it since it died while it was in my POCKET. hasn't ever been dropped or seen any physical damage ever. my donor iPhone 3gs takes a BEATING, has been dropped a million times (by my GF) and still works 100%
Well, after being fairly sure-handed with phones, I dropped my Rezound on a tile floor and the screen has cracked in multiple places. Now, it should be noted that the picture is still fine, and the touch screen still works. Unfortunately, I don't have insurance because as I stated, I'm very good with phones. At this point though, I've come up with a couple different options. Potentially replacing the screen (I'm not sure if that's what I want to do because I'm not completely phone hardware savvy, and I don't want to waste money if I can't do it or screw something up), buying a new phone, or putting insurance on the line and sucking it up for a few weeks (not too fond of that, simply because I find that to be kind of a selfish move). I'm leaning towards getting a new phone, but I'm not sure what to do. I absolutely love my Rezound, but I'm a slight flashoholic and development hit a lull, though it's slowly beginning to come back it appears. I don't know if I should get another Rezound, or jump ship and get a GNex or GS3 or something different. Does anyone have any UNBIASED recommendations? Perhaps some direction to lead me in? I'm not looking to bash the Rezound or anything of the sorts. I love my phone, I love what the devs have done, and I have zero complaints unlike many others around here. I'm just a sucker for new hardware, and the GS3 just looks so tempting minus a few things.
TL;DR - Cracked screen, don't know if I should attempt to replace screen or get a new phone entirely (and which phone at that) or put insurance and wait to file claim
I would try and replace the screen... its not too hard if you buy the little tape from 3m that is used to adhesive and try to do it in a non dusty area
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I would try and replace the screen... its not too hard if you buy the little tape from 3m that is used to adhesive and try to do it in a non dusty area
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Yeah I would say try and replace the digitizer as well. Thats about a $30 job
I would put some 3M packaging tape on it for a temporary fix, one strip right down the middle should hold it together and keep you from cutting your finger open until you can have it repaired.
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Well, after being fairly sure-handed with phones, I dropped my Rezound on a tile floor and the screen has cracked in multiple places. Now, it should be noted that the picture is still fine, and the touch screen still works. Unfortunately, I don't have insurance because as I stated, I'm very good with phones. At this point though, I've come up with a couple different options. Potentially replacing the screen (I'm not sure if that's what I want to do because I'm not completely phone hardware savvy, and I don't want to waste money if I can't do it or screw something up), buying a new phone, or putting insurance on the line and sucking it up for a few weeks (not too fond of that, simply because I find that to be kind of a selfish move). I'm leaning towards getting a new phone, but I'm not sure what to do. I absolutely love my Rezound, but I'm a slight flashoholic and development hit a lull, though it's slowly beginning to come back it appears. I don't know if I should get another Rezound, or jump ship and get a GNex or GS3 or something different. Does anyone have any UNBIASED recommendations? Perhaps some direction to lead me in? I'm not looking to bash the Rezound or anything of the sorts. I love my phone, I love what the devs have done, and I have zero complaints unlike many others around here. I'm just a sucker for new hardware, and the GS3 just looks so tempting minus a few things.
TL;DR - Cracked screen, don't know if I should attempt to replace screen or get a new phone entirely (and which phone at that) or put insurance and wait to file claim
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I'm in the EXACT same boat. Was getting a girl's number after the bar closed on Saturday night and she accidentally knocked it out of my hand. First cracked screen in 13 years of cell phone use. I started doing research and the parts seem cheap enough but the actual repair process seems to be an aggravation. So I'm debating $30 repair or $650 on new phone? The economics say go with a repair, but HTC's also forcing my hand on moving forward from the Rezound (since they don't want to release sources).
Just remember gnex specs are worse. That's all I gotta say.
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I'm in the EXACT same boat. Was getting a girl's number after the bar closed on Saturday night and she accidentally knocked it out of my hand. First cracked screen in 13 years of cell phone use. I started doing research and the parts seem cheap enough but the actual repair process seems to be an aggravation. So I'm debating $30 repair or $650 on new phone? The economics say go with a repair, but HTC's also forcing my hand on moving forward from the Rezound (since they don't want to release sources).
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Well after looking at a video of the repair process, I've decided that $30 is not a huge deal. The worst thing that happens is I screw up the phone beyond repair, at which point I have to get a new one anyway. At that point, what's an extra $30 when you're getting a new phone? The only downside, is there's no phone for a few days. Oh well.
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Just remember gnex specs are worse. That's all I gotta say.
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This is completely true, but from a software perspective, there's a lot more development, many more options for flashing, and close to no hassle when it comes to updates. Though I love the latest hardware, and would have likely gone with the GS3.
I just got mine repaired at a place I found online cost me a little over a hundred.
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After breakingg mine for the 3rd time,
1st time I didn't crack it, I tore a piece of the connector that attaches to the glass, it disabled about half the screen, I was trying to paint the "red" buttons more red. Highly recommend you don't do this and just deal with it lol. I went to look for a replacement digitizer.
Found some pretty cheap like you guys, and I purchased one. When it came in I realized that it did not come with any kind of adhesive. This was tormenting. It took me about a week to finally get some special 3m "digitizer adhesive" from china. I proceeded to install it and it came out fine.
The following day I noticed that the digitizer was lifting on the left side, and that some dust had seeped up under the digitizer.
I then spent multiple days and hours trying to get the digitizer to stay, I went threw about three different adhesives, nothing had worked long enough.
2nd time I cracked the cheaped digitizer was be sheer force ;p, lol actually it was an accident. I was in the middle of applying adhiseive strips to the digitizer and I must have gotten a bit rough with it because it snapped in my had, I'm a big guy but I have seriously sensitive hands and can control what they are doing (im an artist). So the digitizer was just cheap as hell, because I had dropped the OEM on on cement a few times prior and it didn't even scratch.
So I was pissed and went to look for an OEM digitizer. Found one on eBay, and bought it, turned out not to be OEM, but it actually did look higher quality then the previous one so I kept it, I didnt pay much for it any way, and you will probably not find an OEM digitizer short of buying a new phone.
I had just about given up on trying to keep the screen down, and after so long and and about 5 hours of installing a new adhesive it turned out ok, but I had some light leaking from the left, and had to press the digitizer down to get rid of it, and that helped for about 5 seconds. Other then that it was ok, but I still kept getting damn dust.
3rd time, dropped it on my kitchen tile floor, lol. It was funny to read you dropped it on tile too. That was the end off it, I was no longer going to spend any more money on a damn digitizer.
TL;dr Read, make fun of me, Buy a new phone.
This was also the first time I ever cracked a screen by dropping it.
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My wife's Rezzie has a cracked screen. Nothing seems to have caused it. All was fine when she put it on the counter. An hour later, it's got cracks running all across it. The digitizer still works. It doesn't appear that any shards have worked loose.
A quick check on eBay shows that used Rezounds are going for around $200. That's not a great deal, since we've got a discounted upgrade available at VZW (though we'd have to extend our contract -- yuk). The phone is off warranty and doesn't have insurance on it any more.
There's an excellent repair place near where we live that can do the work in an hour, but they charge about $175. The parts seem to be available on Amazon for about $30-$50. However, the quality and results for DIY repairs appears to be somewhat mixed, and the process looks to be a bit involved.
So -- do we leave the phone as-is? Try and repair it ourselves? Send it in for repair? Buy a used one? Buy something else? Interested in y'all's thoughts.
Personally, and I say personally cuz I'm good with detail and following instructions, I'd say try to fix it your self if you mess up your out like fifty bucks and have to get a new phone anyways.. but that's just me I just ordered a LCD, digitizer, and tools off eBay for my incredible gonna give it a try my self in few days.
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My wife's Rezzie has a cracked screen. Nothing seems to have caused it. All was fine when she put it on the counter. An hour later, it's got cracks running all across it. The digitizer still works. It doesn't appear that any shards have worked loose.
A quick check on eBay shows that used Rezounds are going for around $200. That's not a great deal, since we've got a discounted upgrade available at VZW (though we'd have to extend our contract -- yuk). The phone is off warranty and doesn't have insurance on it any more.
There's an excellent repair place near where we live that can do the work in an hour, but they charge about $175. The parts seem to be available on Amazon for about $30-$50. However, the quality and results for DIY repairs appears to be somewhat mixed, and the process looks to be a bit involved.
So -- do we leave the phone as-is? Try and repair it ourselves? Send it in for repair? Buy a used one? Buy something else? Interested in y'all's thoughts.
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I got my replacement glass/digitizer for $20.
Just be careful to document all your steps if you do it yourself, as I forgot to put the pieces for the capacitive lights back in.
I'm not sure if this is the best place for this thread, so if anyone has a better idea, please let me know, I will move it.
I recently pre-ordered the LG G5 (H820 Gold) from AT&T, it arrived last Wed, and unfortunately my case won't arrive until two days from now. I accidentally dropped it on the ground when getting out of my car, and now the glass covering the camera lens is cracked. It doesn't seem to affect the camera functioning, because it looks like it is outside the field of view on the camera. However, I am sad that it is broke. I was wondering if anyone knows a place that could repair it, or how much it would cost?
I found out it is not covered by AT&T's warranty, or LG's warranty. I'm emailing LG support to see how much they would charge to replace directly, but I'm not above going third party repair if it is cheaper and still reputable. I realize the phone has been out a total of 4 days now, but I actually broke it a day before that.
Totally sucks man. Best advice is to slap a cover on it and be as careful as you can with it since the cracks might get worse. and actually affect the camera quality. That or call LG for an estimate on repairs.
I'd get a warranty with squaretrade and then file a claim to get it fixed if a repair shop charges you more than $80.
Thanks for the info.
BTW, for anyone wondering, LG is going to make me MAIL my phone in, wait 6-8 weeks, then they will tell me what the estimate is to repair it... then I can decide if I want them to fix it, then regardless if they fix it, I wait another 6-8 weeks to get my phone back... This is stupid.
Anyway, my phone carrier does the same thing, except that its a $200 deductible, along with $8 a month for 2 years. Then I have to mail it in, and wait for them to fix it and send it back.
I'll probably check out squaretrade, that almost seems the best answer, but I'd still have to find my own repair shop locally.
They probably barely have their G5 repair parts program going yet. It's likely weeks to get any repair done, even a screen. I've been trying to buy a spare battery and charger because I don't want to wait for my freebies and even those are not available yet.
This is why its key to ha e a backup phone. 6-8 weeks is only because its new i'm guessing. But yeah its so new and they dont physically inspect before letting you sign up for insurance right? So check fine print. If they dont have "pre existing condition" type restrictions it might not be unethical to sign up
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I don't have a problem signing up, my problem is with the fact that even with "Insurance" or "Warranty" I still have to actually pay them to fix it... and I have to wait FAR longer than I should, just for them to give me an estimate, I mean, do they really not know how much a camera cover costs?? do they have to look at it for 6 weeks just to know that it needs a new piece of glass??
On top of ALL that, I'm less than 20 miles from their repair facility, and yet I still have to mail it, I can't just drive it up there, which would take less than an hour of driving.
I'd rather just have a cracked camera than be without my phone for nearly half a year, and then have to pay nearly half the phone's price just for a 1 inch piece of glass.
Yeah that super annoying man.
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Just wait until repair shops have access to the parts and get it fixed for 40-50 bucks
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I'm not sure if this is the best place for this thread, so if anyone has a better idea, please let me know, I will move it.
I recently pre-ordered the LG G5 (H820 Gold) from AT&T, it arrived last Wed, and unfortunately my case won't arrive until two days from now. I accidentally dropped it on the ground when getting out of my car, and now the glass covering the camera lens is cracked. It doesn't seem to affect the camera functioning, because it looks like it is outside the field of view on the camera. However, I am sad that it is broke. I was wondering if anyone knows a place that could repair it, or how much it would cost?
I found out it is not covered by AT&T's warranty, or LG's warranty. I'm emailing LG support to see how much they would charge to replace directly, but I'm not above going third party repair if it is cheaper and still reputable. I realize the phone has been out a total of 4 days now, but I actually broke it a day before that.
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Hey OP, wondering if you found a replacement for that yet? I just got the LG G5 and on day 15 set the phone on a desk and the glass cracked back there. I'm looking everywhere trying to find a replacement and coming up short. I really don't want to pay $175 to file a warranty claim. Thanks!
Sorry bud, I haven't been able to find one... Only options were to mail it to LG and wait, or submit claim with my carrier...
Same boat here. I've never ever broken that glass on a phone. I picked up my phone today to see that it was shattered. Mind you, my phone has always been in a case. Seems they're using too thin of glass for this part.
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Same boat here. I've never ever broken that glass on a phone. I picked up my phone today to see that it was shattered. Mind you, my phone has always been in a case. Seems they're using too thin of glass for this part.
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The same exact thing happened to me. Pissed me off. My brand new phone looks like a pos now... 175 to use my insurance to fix it...
Same issue here, had it in a case since day one, just pulled my phone out and noticed that the glass covering the camera is busted, really disappointing never dropped my phone, or had it in a pocket with anything else.
LEMON LAW?????
Same crap here! WORST quality control phone I've ever had! I miss my Note 3.
Question is...HOW MANY FLAWS DO THERE HAVE TO BE TO FILE A LEMON LAW LAWSUIT or take action!? First, the phone's screen was wobbly and wouldn't hold a hard screen protector, then the headphone jack issue, then the freezing...then the black screen issue...and now this camera lens issue!? If they used a bit thicker glass, it'd not have happened! My phone's ALWAYS been in a case. Never have I had a screen break, let alone, a camera lens!!!
I am literally a cripple in a wheelchair who never leaves home. I took my phone off my desk to see my child and the wide angle lens was all wonky.. .I turned it over:
I have an image but it thinks I'm a spam bot... So just go to my web server: sirgcal.com/misc/LG/20160509_170035.jpg
I also have a question into LG on this one. Perhaps if they get enough of them it'll get recalled? If not I'm waiting till the local phone repair place can do it. I don't go anywhere so for me to drive out is almost impossible and for me to be without a phone more-so. I could re-use my old Galaxy S4 for a while if I had to, per-say. That would all be up to sprint.
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The same exact thing happened to me. Pissed me off. My brand new phone looks like a pos now... 175 to use my insurance to fix it...
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This is also why I don't do insurance. The repair itself wouldn't cost that much when shops get the parts. Going to take a while for 'new' phones. But... Unless you completely damage/lose your phone very early on, it's just not cost effective to me.
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I am literally a cripple in a wheelchair who never leaves home. I took my phone off my desk to see my child and the wide angle lens was all wonky.. .I turned it over:
I have an image but it thinks I'm a spam bot... So just go to my web server: sirgcal.com/misc/LG/20160509_170035.jpg
I also have a question into LG on this one. Perhaps if they get enough of them it'll get recalled? If not I'm waiting till the local phone repair place can do it. I don't go anywhere so for me to drive out is almost impossible and for me to be without a phone more-so. I could re-use my old Galaxy S4 for a while if I had to, per-say. That would all be up to sprint.
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This is also why I don't do insurance. The repair itself wouldn't cost that much when shops get the parts. Going to take a while for 'new' phones. But... Unless you completely damage/lose your phone very early on, it's just not cost effective to me.
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YEAH!!! How about a recall on these main issues!? Screen defects and definitely this crappy lens on the camera! It's a huge deal for me, as it's over the main camera...and my beautiful phone now looks like dog crap!
Evie2883 said:
I'm not sure if this is the best place for this thread, so if anyone has a better idea, please let me know, I will move it.
I recently pre-ordered the LG G5 (H820 Gold) from AT&T, it arrived last Wed, and unfortunately my case won't arrive until two days from now. I accidentally dropped it on the ground when getting out of my car, and now the glass covering the camera lens is cracked. It doesn't seem to affect the camera functioning, because it looks like it is outside the field of view on the camera. However, I am sad that it is broke. I was wondering if anyone knows a place that could repair it, or how much it would cost?
I found out it is not covered by AT&T's warranty, or LG's warranty. I'm emailing LG support to see how much they would charge to replace directly, but I'm not above going third party repair if it is cheaper and still reputable. I realize the phone has been out a total of 4 days now, but I actually broke it a day before that.
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I also had the phone for 4 days until it hit the toilet
Add me to the list. I have it in a huge soft hard combo case and noticed last night the camera glass was broken. I think its a combo of too thin glass and too tight of a fit so when it drops even with a case, it shatters.
Between this and the non rooting since LG removed fastboot cmd, I might just jump to the m10
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I had a note 4 for two years and not a single issue. Just the other day I noticed the glass was cracked on my G5. I am furious. Can't find a replacement part yet. Please keep this thread going for when we have the ability to get these parts.